Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Italian, 1911-1985
With his stylish and technically innovative furniture, Osvaldo Borsani helped change the face of Italian design in the 1950s and ’60s. His sofas and chairs, featuring deeply upholstered seating and adjustable position settings, have an aura of optimism and efficiency that still seems fresh and lively today.
Born in the commune of Varedo in northern Italy’s Lombardy region, Borsani studied at the Brera Academy in Milan — the same school attended by such luminaries as designer Piero Fornasetti and artist Lucio Fontana — as well as the Polytechnic University of Milan. Borsani first worked for his father’s furniture-making firm, Arredamenti Borsani, an atelier influenced by the more expressive and curvaceous wing of Art Deco design. By 1953, when, along with his twin brother, Fulgenzio — the pair also created this visionary mid-century villa — Borsani opened the furniture company Tecno, his design sensibilities had evolved toward furnishings with strong, simple forms enhanced by mechanical innovations, as with the P40 adjustable armchair (1953). Borsani would be the firm’s lead designer for 30 years, while fostering work by Vico Magistretti, Carlo di Carli, Robin Day and others.
Similar to Gio Ponti in the earliest years of his career, Borsani first created designs marked by lush and buoyant lines: tables with voluptuous curved legs, sofas with undulating backrests. But Borsani’s best-known and most novel pieces date from Tecno’s initial furniture lines: the adjustable D70 sofa, which folds open to make a daybed, and the P40 recliner. The latter — now included in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Victoria & Albert Museum — is an articulated lounger with a back, seat and leg rest that can be moved into 486 different positions. Not only is it extremely comfortable, it is also enduringly chic.
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Period: 1970s
Creator: Osvaldo Borsani
Mid-Century Modern T333 Desk by Oslvado Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern T333 Desk by Oslvado Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, Italy, 1975
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1970s Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Chrome
Oval Dining Conference designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Stow Davis c 1970's
By Osvaldo Borsani, Stow Davis
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, sophisticated, and chic conference dining table designed by Osvaldo Borsani, for Stow Davis. The table has a large oval top with a radiating starburst pattern, of matching ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Chrome, Iron
Italian modern Black Office drawer unit by Borsani and Gerli for Tecno, 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Black Office drawer unit by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1970s
Office drawer unit with rectangular base in black painted metal. On the fron...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno "Modus" Office Chair, Italy 1970s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Naples, IT
Rare yellow Modus office chair with armrests and adjustable height, designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced for Tecno 1970.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Aluminum, Steel
Walnut and aluminum coffee table, by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy Circa 1970
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Osvaldo Borsani, born August 17, 1911 in Varedo (Italy) and died April 16, 1985 in Milan (Italy), is an Italian architect, designer and entrepreneur, founder of the Tecno company.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani “T210” Dining Table for Tecno, Italy 1970
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful dining table, model “T210”, designed by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno Milano in Italy around 1950.
This eye-catching table rests on black cast iron legs an...
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1970s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal
“MODUS” table and chairs by Borsani – Italy 1970
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Design Centre
Located in Girona, ES
Triangular table and 6 integrated swivel chairs made for various uses (school and university refectories, offices and libraries) in wood, plastic and steel.
Model: MODUS
Design: Osva...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel
Coffee Table - Mod. T113 - Osvaldo Borsani - Tecno - 1970s Steel and Thick Cr
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels , BE
Elegant coffee table made from very sturdy materials. Perfect for any type of interior, can be placed almost anywhere.
Fresh design, typical from the great Osvaldo Borsani. Very inno...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Crystal, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Red Office Chair Modus by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1970
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Red Office Chair Modus 5 with Armrests by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1970s.
Elevate your office space with the timeless red Italian of...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Italian modern black wood and metal bookcase E22 by Borsani for Tecno, 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black wood and metal bookcase E22 by Borsani for Tecno, 1970s
Wall bookcase mod. E22 in wood and metal. It features three metal uprights, seven black lacquered wooden...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal
1970s vintage table model t210 design tecno for osvaldo borsani
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in None, IT
Square table with steel legs, black polished and satin-finished polyesther top.
Model T210, design Osvaldo Borsani for Progetti Tecno, 1970s.
CONDITION: In good condition, shows sig...
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1970s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel
High Back Swivel Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani & Valeria Fantoni
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Polished aluminum, steel, fabric. Rare custom dining/ desk chairs designed by father & daughter and produced by ABV. Sleek upholstered seats supported by tri-legged swivel bases. Pri...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Dark Blue Office Chair Modus 5 by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1970
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Dark Blue Office Chair Modus 5 by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1970s.
Elevate your office space with the timeless Italian office sviwel...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage round marble dining table model T69 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1970s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Gorgeous vintage dining table model T69 designed by Osvaldo Borsani made from a brushed metal and black coated base and a round white marble top.
Good overall condition.
Timeless d...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Osvaldo Borsani for Stow Davis Dining Table w/ Walnut Top and Chromed Steel Base
By Stow Davis, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an Osvaldo Borsani dining table with walnut top, produced by Stow Davis circa 1970s. This is a gorgeous example, which appears to retain its original wood finish. ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1970s Osvaldo Borsani Dining Table for Stow Davis with Glass Top and Steel Base
By Stow Davis, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an Osvaldo Borsani dining table with glass top, produced by Stow Davis circa 1970s. This is a gorgeous example, which appears to have a hand cut and ground glass t...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Six PS142 Armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani Italy, 1970s
By Tecno Design Centre, Eugenio Gerli, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roma, IT
Six PS142 armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1970s.
Cm 68,00 x 67,00 x 60,00
Metal and Red Velvet.
Ref.: Bosoni G., Osvaldo Borsani, Architetto...
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1970s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Modus triangular table + integrated swivelling chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
By Tecno Design Centre, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very well-known office chair from the 70s - in a very rare configuration: Osvaldo Borsani's "Modus" series for Tecno, here as a triangular table with six integrated swivelling chai...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Modus Desk Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Red Osvaldo Borsani Revolving Office Chair
Produced by Tecno in Italy circa 1970
Plastic seat on aluminum frame with caster wheels.
Perfect for a small desk.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
T333 Desk by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Impressive desk by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno SpA, designed in 1975 by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno SpA Italy.
It is made ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Set of Eight Leather Office Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of eight office chair designed in 1966-1976 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. Cast aluminum with chrome-plated bases and original black leather upholstery. Swivel base with ad...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
T333 Desk by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy, 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Impressive desk by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno SpA, designed in 1975 by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno SpA Italy.
It is made ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
"P128" Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1970 Italian Design Black Leather Office Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brescia, IT
"P128" Osvalo Borsani desk swivel chair
Tecno, 1970
Black leather and cast aluminum
Excellent condition.
Leather and Upholstery in excellent condiction.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Steel and Thick Crystal Coffee Table Mod. T113, 1975
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Osvaldo Borsani designed this piece in 1975 for Tecno. It features a curved steel frame and a thick crystal top.
It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Italian T69 Round Table by O. Borsani and E. Gerli for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian "T69" table with round carrara marble top and gold and black aluminum saber legs by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno. 1970s
The marble top pres...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani Coatrack for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno circa 1970 coatrack with telescopic stem of black lacquered metal tube and leather with Aluminium feet. Different wood species. Good conditions: Measurement...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani & Arnaldo Pomodoro Brass Bed, Italy, 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arnaldo Pomodoro
Located in Brussels, BE
Osvaldo Borsani & Arnaldo Pomodoro brass bed, Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 9 Stacking Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1970's
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of nine wonderful stacking chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. The chairs haven't been produced much in this color, it is a beautiful shiny Bordeaux red quite rare and di...
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1970s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Tecno T69 Table Wood, Italy 1970s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Milano, IT
Table with metal base, top in lacquered wood. Very good condition, small signs of usage.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani Set of Eight Unique High Back Dining Chairs for Tecno, 1971
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chicago, IL
Osvaldo Borsani set of eight unique high back swivel dining chairs for Tecno 1971, Original cotton velvet upholstery, aluminum with bronzed finish.
A copy of the blueprint included
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal
Chair "Modus" Tecno Design Ovaldo Borsani Eugenio Gerli, 1970s Rare Version
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in taranto, IT
very rare, unique in the world, this original Tecno chair, designed by osvaldo borsani in the 70s
probably a prototype that has never entered the market, there is no such trace in...
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1970s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
96" Borsani Levante Marble Dining Table
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Pasadena, TX
96" Borsani marble dining table.
Stunning marble top with a chrome Borsani satin finish base. Rich veining with gray, rust and black insets.
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Marble
Osvaldo Borsani Rare Italian Table in Bronze, 1971
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and important table designed and made by Osvaldo Borsani in 1971. The table has a thick wooden top. The peculiarity and uniqueness of the table are its trumpet-shaped pedestals ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Bronze
Beautiful Chaise Longue P40, Design Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1970
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful chaise lounge P40 in black cotton velvet designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1970.
This long chair is very good condition and all the mechanics for the different...
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1970s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel
Osvaldo Borsani Illuminated Mirror
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique illuminated mirror by Osvaldo and Valeria Borsani for Tecno
Provenance
Ziuta Gerstenzang Akston (1901-1994) and Joseph James Akston (1895-1...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Osvaldo Borsani Square Coffee Table in Leather and Mirror, Italy, 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1970. Elegant details throughout.
Glass top and leather base is in original condition.
Ref: Osvaldo Borsani (Leonardo de...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Leather
Osvaldo and Valeria Borsani Unique Revolving Occasional Table
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique revolving occasional table by Osvaldo and Valeria Borsani for Tecno
Provenance
Ziuta Gerstenzang Akston (1901-1994) and Joseph James Akston (1895-1983), Palm Beach, Florida.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
Osvaldo Borsani, Suite of Twelve Chairs, Tecno Edition, Italy, circa 1970
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Osvaldo Borsani, suite of twelve chairs, Tecno edition, Italy, circa 1970.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
1970s "AC2" Black Murano Glass Ashtray by Osvaldo Borsani by Venini for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Venini
Located in Koper, SI
Exquisite Murano glass ashtray by Italian design master and entrapreneur Osvaldo Borsani, designed for his own company Tecno in 1956, and manufacted by Venini. Known as model AC2. Th...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Murano Glass
Sofa D70, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1970 circa
By Tecno Design Centre, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
You could not imagine a more beautiful and comfortable sofa than the D70, a unique object distinguished by its special exposed mechanism.
It is inimitable in functionality, extraord...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani Marble and Brass T69 Round Dining Table, Tecno, 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Culver City, CA
This table is strikingly beautiful. Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the 1970s this table is simple, clean, modern, and timelessly chic. A solid brass flaired out tulip style...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Walnut & Stainless Steel Oval Dining Table, c. 1970s
By Stow Davis, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sexy 1970s oval dining table for 8 by Italian Designer Osvaldo Borsani for Stow & Davis Furniture Company featuring a rich walnut starburst tab...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Osvaldo Borsani furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Osvaldo Borsani furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Osvaldo Borsani were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Ico Parisi, Gianfranco Frattini, and B&B Italia. Prices for Osvaldo Borsani furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $330 and can go as high as $397,156, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,205.
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